JS Online · Jun 25, 2016
Friday game report: Brewers vs. Nationals
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was out of the lineup Friday as manager Craig Counsell tries to keep his star fresh.BEHIND THE BOX SCORE
\u25a0Ryan Braunwas out of the lineup the day after the Brewers had a team off-day as manager Craig Counselltries to keep his star leftfielder and other veterans fresh heading toward the all-star break. Jonathan Lucroywas given a respite from catching on the team's just-completed West Coast swing with an off-day as well as starts at designated hitter and first base.
"We want to use this stretch of the schedule as a place where we can get guys a little bit of extra rest," Counsell said. "We had three off-days in eight days, so this is Ryan's day to get it."